The Structure & Functions of the Cardio-Respiratory System (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Functions of nasal cavity for air
Functions of nasal cavity for air
Filtered by hairs, warmed, humidified
When air enters through mouth
When air enters through mouth
During intense physical activity
Systems served by pharynx
Systems served by pharynx
Respiratory and digestive systems
What larynx contains
What larynx contains
Vocal cords
What lines the trachea
What lines the trachea
Cilia and mucus
Function of cilia and mucus in trachea
Function of cilia and mucus in trachea
Trap and expel dust and particles
What trachea divides into
What trachea divides into
Two bronchi
Where each bronchus leads
Where each bronchus leads
One lung
What bronchi branch into
What bronchi branch into
Bronchioles
What are bronchioles
What are bronchioles
Smaller air passages leading to alveoli
What are alveoli
What are alveoli
Tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
What surrounds alveoli
What surrounds alveoli
Capillaries
Gas moving from alveoli to blood
Gas moving from alveoli to blood
Oxygen
Gas moving from blood to alveoli
Gas moving from blood to alveoli
Carbon dioxide